VALIUM, PLEASE!

As you are probably already aware, we (extended family included) are going away for 2 weeks in approximately 27 hours. Right now , the computer clock says it's 1:13 a.m. Why in the world would I be sitting at the computer at this ridiculous hour? Because I have a million and one things going on in my head....AND I'M HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING! I had to start a list, and I must admit, I'm further ahead this year than I was last year. I already have the boys packed and all of the laundry done. DONE. ALL OF IT. I know, it's hard to believe - I can hardly believe it myself. But I feel like I'm just running in place and getting nowhere fast. I laid down in bed and within 5 minutes I was back up again...I am literally WIDE AWAKE. Each time I finish something on the TO DO list, I cross it off and add one (or 2) more things. They may never get done. That's okay. I am looking forward to just getting in the car and going. Actually, I'm looking more forward to getting where we're going safely. I think I worry too much...about everything. In just a few short days, I'll be lounging (yeah right) on the beach watching the kids have fun:

I know these picture are from 2 summers ago...but aren't they cute? matt hasn't changed much but Mikey sure has. Matt can't wait to get buried in the sand again and Mikey says he's not afraid of the big waves anymore. Last year he got knocked on his butt quite a few times, but says he's not scared now. Imagine that. Fearless. Great. Just one more thing to worry about.

Honestly, I am so looking forward to spending time with my family. We are always in such a rush to get here and there all time. Even my cousins are coming from North Carolina. I get to see "little Eric" who is not so little anymore, but is a big boy now. He is getting married in May. UGH...I am getting old. I used to change that boy's diapers, but he's 25, and all grown up now. We haven't had a vacation like this since we went to Florida 16 years ago when Megan stunk us out of the van (Sorry, Meg) and then off to Cape Cod, where we will be spending a week with Gramma Kissy,Papu, aunts, uncles and cousins. Hopefully, we will not see any raccoons on this trip. We are so lucky to be loved!!! maybe I don't need that valium after all!

I'm sure I'll have lots of pics to post and stories to tell when we return. Stay tuned!